The Cubs batters love facing Pirates pitching as they are hitting .293 against them this season and the Pirates have a batting average of .252 in September. The total has reached eight runs or more in four of the Pirates' last five starts. The Cubs have reached eight runs or more in eight straight games. Hendricks has struggled, posting a 4.96 ERA in his last three outings. The Cubs have allowed five or more runs in five of their last six games. The Cubs have scored 42 runs in the last five games against the Pirates. They have averaged 8 runs against the Pirates this season. The over is 4-1 in the Pirates' last five road games.

Play on the over. This is a 4% play.